Rich Martin Homes – Heights Realtor

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Heights Homes for Sale

The “Heights“ is a confusing term because it encompasses so many areas. Houston Heights is the first and largest of the Heights neighborhoods. It was developed in the 1890’s as a trolley car suburb of Houston. This was the era of Victorian homes so this is the predominant house style. Heights, Texas was later was later incorporated as its own City. Other neighborhoods grew up around it over the through the 1930’s., i.e: Woodland Heights was started in 1907. The Arts & Crafts movement was starting so most of these homes are Craftsman style. Sunset Heights was next, in 1910, more Craftsman style homes. Norhillcame about in 1920 brick cottages and bungalows here.

Homes Outside of the Heights

Untangling all the neighborhoods in and around the Heights is difficult. There were a lot of close-in development in the 1930’s -1950’s. I give neighborhood descriptions, house styles, prices, and home search for several Areas Near the Heights. The growing popularity of the Heights makes have caused house prices to sky rocket the past decade. More people are choosing neighborhoods near the Heights. You can typically get bigger homes and bigger lots for less money.

Heights Historic Districts

The Heights has 7 of the 20 designated historic districts in Houston. 3 of these are in Houston Heights proper, the other 4 Woodland Heights, Norhill, Grota Homestead and Freeland Historic District are in other parts of the Heights.

Being in a historic district is good in that it keeps homes from being demolished and replaced by who-knows-what. It can drive a homeowner or remodeler crazy though trying to find out what exterior renovations are allowed and getting approval for renovations.

I live in a 1909 Woodland Heights bungalow and specialize in selling new and old homes in the surrounding neighborhoods. If you are interested in buying, selling or general information about the Heights market, please contact me using the contact button in the top right hand of the site. My partner, Linda Miner and I would be happy to help in any way: Buying, Selling or renting area homes.

Don’t know whether to renovate or just buy a bigger home? Call to discuss that too. Rich Martin713 868-9008

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Selling your house takes some planning and preparation. It is even more complicated with these older homes in Houston Heights, and other close-in neighborhoods. However, it is not too daunting a task with... Read More